With brands that are present in majority of homes, our clients brand portfolio touches the lives of people around the globe every day. As one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, they boast one of the strongest portfolios of globally recognised brands across multiple categories. Our client is made up of many power brands, each satisfying customers in different ways, but with all the same focus in mind!

Grab the opportunity to be a part of this global/branded FMCG giant!!

What the job entails.
Our client is looking for top talent from the FMCG industry to manage relationships with some of their key retail partners. You will take ownership of a significantly sized P&L and budget from day one! You will leverage industry leading analytics and shopper insights to grow the business as well as leading negotiations and executing best-in-class shopper focussed plans with your retailers. You will also be responsible for one direct report of a National Account Manager within your team.

This is the 2nd biggest Senior NAM role internally with succession planning into Controller.

Key responsibilities:
• Own the external relationship with key buying contacts in your retailer
• Be their preferred partner as they seek to grow the category and win with the shopper
• Deliver best in class sales fundamentals (e.g. distribution and promotional plans) and shopper focussed in-store plans
• Flawless budget management and associated checks / processes (stewardship)
• We also encourage participation in a broader organisational projected unrelated to your commercial responsibility – e.g recruitment, training, community projects.